I used Simplicity 8332 view B as an inspiration and changed the pattern a bit. I did the following:

1. Added to thebodice length --1" at top and 1" at bottom waist.
2. I cut size 12 and graded to 14 in the hips.
3. I used 3/4" elastic nonroll around shoulders---I prefer thicker elastic for better security.
4. I also used 3/4" nonroll elastic at waist. I joined bodice and skirt together then sewed seam at 1" to partially create my elastic casing. I then serged seam edge all around leaving small opening to insert elastic. Once added, fitted and sewn I just serged opening closed.
5. I also lengthened and widened sleeve.
6. I added a good bit to the length making it assymetrical---shorter in front, longer in the back
7. I skipped waist gathering step and instead made sure waist and bodice were same circumference (requiring I take some out of waist area) and then attached together, and moving on to elastic addition step.

All in all I love this dress! Just my style! I plan to make more. It's a great way to pair up a great print with a fun design!

Awww! You look so adorable in this dress Victoria! There are so many "off shoulder" type dresses showing up this year and I love it! Especially now that I've lost some weight and those "line-backer" shoulders I was carrying, LOL!!!

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